Wells travel guide

Wells Tourism | Wells Guide

You're Going to Love Wells

With a population of 10,638, Wells is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wells to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Wells

If you’re looking for affordable options, Goodfellows (5 Sadler Street) and Ensemble (12 Sadler Street) are great picks.

When to visit Wells

Wells in March
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wells in March
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wells

Plane

When flying to Wells, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wells departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wells, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Wells to London takes 1h 09m and costs around £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £38 for a 3h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wells is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 178 km from Wells. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wells, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Exeter, the bus ride to Wells takes 177 km and will cost you around £5. From London, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 177 km.

Plane

When flying to Wells, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wells departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wells, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Wells to London takes 1h 09m and costs around £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £38 for a 3h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wells is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 178 km from Wells. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wells, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Exeter, the bus ride to Wells takes 177 km and will cost you around £5. From London, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Wells

Airlines serving Wells

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,435 reviews)
GOL
Good (687 reviews)
Vueling
Good (813 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (106 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (12 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wells

Average rates range from around £118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £112 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wells

Most booked hotels in Wells

The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£111+
The Crown at Wells, Somerset
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£123+
Bear Inn, Somerset by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£69+
The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£91+
Yha Cheddar
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£35+
Villacai
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£44+

Hiring a car in Wells

Hiring a car in Wells costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Wells (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wells, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Wells costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Wells (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wells, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.